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Barnama
2 days ago
- General
- Barnama
Polytechnic-level Jelajah HAWANA Programme Aims To Encourage Students To Become Responsible Netizens
SHAH ALAM, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The Jelajah Hari Wartawan Nasional (HAWANA) 2025 Bersama Siswa programme at the polytechnic level is expected to help cultivate good character and role models among students, encouraging them to become responsible netizens, particularly in their use of social media. Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (PSA) Polytechnic Director Zainah Rujihan said the timing of the programme was appropriate as it provides valuable exposure to all parties on the importance of maintaining ethics when using the Internet and social media. 'As members of today's digital society, regardless of background or age, we must be ethical and guided users of digital media. 'Throughout today, Insya Allah, all our students will participate in the programme organised by the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) to help them become more ethical netizens, especially in managing social media and sharing information responsibly,' she said in her speech at the launch of the programme at PSA here today. The programme, launched by the Communications Ministry Senior Division Secretary (Management) Mazlan Abd Mutalib, was also attended by Bernama Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, who is also the Chairman of the HAWANA 2025 Working Committee, and Editor-in-Chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, who is also the Director of the HAWANA 2025 Project Also present was Broadcasting Department director-general Datuk Suhaimi Sulaiman. Meanwhile, Zainah said strong media support is essential to continue promoting the various initiatives, achievements, and opportunities offered by polytechnics and community colleges (POLYCC) nationwide. She said that as the largest provider of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Malaysia, POLYCC is committed to delivering quality programmes that meet industry needs, thereby producing a skilled, knowledgeable, and competitive workforce to drive the national development agenda 'Therefore, continued media support will help ensure that this message reaches all levels of society, thereby strengthening POLYCC's role as the national TVET leader.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Polytechnic Jelajah Hawana 2025 promotes responsible social media use
SHAH ALAM: The Jelajah Hari Wartawan Nasional (HAWANA) 2025 Bersama Siswa programme aims to cultivate responsible digital behaviour among polytechnic students. Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (PSA) Polytechnic Director Zainah Rujihan highlighted the importance of ethical internet and social media use. She said the programme provides valuable exposure to students on managing digital platforms responsibly. 'As digital society members, we must be guided and ethical in using digital media,' she said during the launch. The event was officiated by Communications Ministry Senior Division Secretary Mazlan Abd Mutalib. Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin and Editor-in-Chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj also attended. Zainah emphasised the need for media support to promote polytechnic and community college initiatives. She noted POLYCC's role as Malaysia's largest Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) provider. 'Media collaboration will help elevate TVET's impact nationwide,' she added. PSA student Muslihuddin Farihin Mustapha said the programme teaches authentic news verification via 'This helps us distinguish genuine information,' the 20-year-old mechanical engineering student said. Marketing student V. Keertna Pilaay, 22, gained insights into photography and video production techniques. 'These skills will enhance my marketing career,' she said. The 2025 edition expands to polytechnics after last year's success in public universities. The initiative aligns with efforts to broaden media literacy among diverse student groups. - Bernama
